We love to visit Yosemite to explore its incredible beauty. Pictures do not do it justice; you have to see it. Our time will be filled with spectacular scenery, cascading waterfalls and easy to moderate walks. To walk through Yosemite is to see the features of this incredible park up close, to be able to reflect on the geology that makes up the landscape, and to view the vistas as famous artists and photographers once saw them. After the natural beauty of Yosemite, what better way to end the trip than with memorable views of the Golden Gate Bridge with fog rolling in from the Pacific. Then there are the cable cars painted in their 1873 colors just waiting for you to hop on and take an unforgettable ride! We will spend two nights in San Francisco, giving you a nice taste of this beautiful city by the bay.

Monday, 22 July - Arrive San Francisco; Welcome Dinner (D)
Arrive San Francisco no later than 4:30pm and take the hotel shuttle to our hotel, located just north of the airport. The tour begins at 6:00pm in the lobby of the hotel for introductions. Afterwards we will go to dinner together, get better acquainted, and talk about our upcoming week.

Tuesday, 23 July - Drive to Yosemite National Park; Free Time (B,L)This morning after breakfast we will depart for Yosemite, enjoying views of Half Dome, Arch Rock and El Capitan during our drive into the park. Yosemite Valley is only seven miles long and less than a mile wide, but it ranks higher in "scenery per square foot" than perhaps anywhere else in the world. Because it was formed by glaciers, the valley walls are sheer and high, leading to world-famous cliffs: El Capitan rises more than 3,000 feet virtually straight up from the Yosemite Valley floor, and Half Dome looms 4,800 feet above. Our home the next three nights will be Yosemite View Lodge. After arriving at the hotel and checking in, the remainder of your evening is free.

Wednesday, 24 July - Yosemite Valley Tour, Afternoon Free (B)
This morning we will take a 2 hour tour of the valley floor via the Park's tram. On this tour, we will be introduced to some of the most famous sightseeing points in Yosemite Valley and learn the history, geology, plant and animal life of the region. We will see Yosemite Falls, Half Dome, El Capitan, Tunnel View, and Bridalveil Falls.
This afternoon is free time. There will be time to walk around Yosemite Valley Visitor Center and the Yosemite Museum. You could take the free shuttle bus to visit Yosemite Falls where a 10-minute walk brings you to the falls. There are many park tours as well as ranger-led walks, talks and hikes. Complimentary shuttle bus service is available to various points in the park. After a full day at the park we will return to our hotel and relax.

Thursday, 25 July - Trip to the Giant Sequoias, Glacier Point (B,L)
We will spend today at Mariposa Grove and take a park tour of the Giant Sequoias. Mariposa Grove is the largest stand of giant sequoias (also known as Sierra redwoods) in Yosemite. At the grove, those who wish to walk among the sequoias can take an easy 1.6-mile down-hill to the massive 209-foot tall tree known as the Grizzly Giant, one of the largest trees in the Mariposa Grove and is estimated to be 1,800 years old. We will have lunch outside the park, and then drive to one of the most amazing overlooks in the park - Glacier Point. This location looks down into Yosemite Valley, and across to Half Dome where you can see the climbers making their assent. It's an a-m-a-z-i-n-g view!

Friday, 26 July - Drive to San Francisco; Free Time (B) Our return to San Francisco will get us there around 1 pm where we will have some free time to enjoy all San Francisco has to offer- maybe a tour of Alcatraz, a visit to Chinatown; and don't forget a ride on those famous cable cars (dating from the late 1800's) designed to cope with all the steep hills.

Saturday, 27 July - San Francisco City Tour, Fisherman's Wharf; Farewell Dinner (B,D)San Francisco has a rich history that includes a gold rush, earthquakes, and fires but the city has always rebounded. Our day will begin with a city tour to highlight the famous landmarks of San Francisco. After the city tour, we will spend time at Fisherman’s Wharf. The wharf is a world famous attraction and a thriving and vibrant local neighborhood; home to world class dining, shopping and endless entertainment opportunities. The remainder of the day is free to further explore San Francisco with your fellow travelers. To end our stay in San Francisco, we will get together for a farewell dinner.

Sunday, 28 July – Return Home (B)It's time to return home. Return home at your convenience, remembering that checkout is at 11:00am. The tour leader will assist in coordinating ride-shares to the airport.

Full Payment due at time of Reservation

This Trip is Guaranteed to Depart....Come Join Us!

Your Tour Includes...

- Yosemite National Park and Valley Floor Tour
- Tour of the Giant Sequoias
- Two nights in San Francisco near Fisherman's Wharf
- Private San Francisco City Tour
- All tipping of local guides throughout the tour
- Additional activities and meals as described in the itinerary
- Transportation in WTT's own Mercedes mini-coach featuring leather seating, large picture windows and separate luggage storage compartment.

PLUS...
- Small Group no larger than 14.
- Guaranteed room sharing for women traveling solo.
- WTT Tour Leader to enhance the individual & group experience.
- Organized activities during free time led by the WTT Tour Leader.

Not Included in the Price

- Transportation from your home and return to your home,
- Airport departure transfer,
- Meals not specified in the itinerary,
- Any personal expenses,
- Any gratuities for WTT Tour Leader

Want a Roommate...or not?

Traveling alone? We will automatically provide you a roommate to save costs, or you may elect to pay additional to guarantee a room of your own, when available. These choices are clearly stated on the Reservation Form.A few facts about sharing a room:
1) All shared rooms are non-smoking
2) Your roommate will be of similar age
3) Over 80% travel alone on our tours;
most choose to have a roommate.
4) See “Frequently Asked Questions” TAB
for more details.

Arrival and Departure Information

Travelers will make their own transportation arrangements:

- Arrival Airport: San Francisco (SFO)- Tour Begins: Monday 22 July at 6:00PM at the hotel. Arrive no later than 4:30pm.- Arrival Transfer: Hotel Shuttle

Want to Arrive a Day Early?

To avoid possible flight delays, consider arriving a day early. Early Arrival reservations include:
- The room (roomshare or single)
- Airport transfer via hotel shuttle
- Breakfast the following morning
$139 roomshare $278 single
(Early Arrival is an optional service. Rates are established at time of tour posting.)

Your Safety and Security

Your safety and security is very important to Women Traveling Together. We choose our hotels, activities and design our itineraries with your safety and security in mind. No matter where you are traveling with us you can be comfortable in the knowledge that we have done our homework. If an event happens that could have an impact on your tour, WTT will contact all travelers and keep you fully informed.

Making Your Air Reservations

Women Traveling Together will email you when it is time to get your air. This email will always be sent 90 days or more before your trip departs so that you have plenty of time to get your air. If you need to make your air arrangements in advance for whatever reason, please remember that any cancellation penalties imposed by the airlines – should you have to change or cancel your airline ticket – are your responsibility.

Arriving a Day Early

The WTT tour leader always arrives a day early, and so do many travelers. Almost all WTT itineraries have an optional cost for early arrival. If you are sharing a room for the tour, we guarantee you a roommate for early arrival.

Cancellation Policies

No one thinks they will have to cancel a trip, but unexpected things happen. You will be asked on the reservation form to conform you have read the Cancellation and Travel Policies. Make sure you in fact do read the policies before signing up for a WTT tour. The WTT policies are fully explained on the following page: Travel Policies

How are Roommates Paired?

First, decide if you want to share a room

Age is our guiding factor

Roommates are paired up just before Final Travel Instructions are mailed

Your responsibility in the room-sharing experience

Will we get along?

The Role of the WTT Leader

The role of our tour leader is critical when the group is made up of women meeting for the first time, are traveling to a location they are unfamiliar with, where you may not speak the language, or know the customs. The WTT Tour Leader is a part of your group. She is there to look out for your safety, to help resolve issues, and to make sure you get what you want from your vacation. During unstructured free time, the WTT Tour Leader will make sure that everyone who wants company has it, including dinners when no group meal is scheduled.

The Role of Local Guides

In addition to the WTT tour leader, local guides join the group for walking tours, give cooking classes, do lectures on specific topics, or in some cases, accompany the group as we travel through multiple countries. WTT tour leader works closely with the local guides to insure the right combination of pace, information, and duration specific to the women in that group is provided.

The Importance of Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is an important service offered by Women Traveling Together. Travel is an investment in a future event and travel insurance protects that investment. You will receive two travel insurance brochures with your confirmation package to review. If you have any questions about what travel insurance does and does not cover, please call the numbers listed on the brochures.

Tour Activity Ratings

We want you to be able to handle the activities on a tour, not only for your enjoyment of the trip, but because of the impact on the group as a whole. Our tours are designed so that a woman in reasonable shape and health and with no mobility issues could do almost every tour. All tours require walking, standing, climbing stairs, and getting on and off transportation. The activity levels are fully explained on the following page: Activity Levels Explained

We have tried hard to anticipate the most common questions regarding this trip,
but there may be additional questions that you want to ask. You may just want to
speak to a real person. We totally understand... that’s why we’ve made it easy for
you to contatct us in whatever way is most convenient for you - by email or phone.

If this will be your first trip with Women Traveling Together you may want to speak
with someone who has traveled with us. We totally understand.... that’s why we have
an “Ambassabor of the Month” who will answer your questions about wht it’s like
to travel with WTT.

TRIP SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

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WTT Traveler of the Month:
Lida

From:
Norman,
OK

Trips Taken:
36

I have traveled with WTT since 2003. I am married but my husband does not travel. Women Traveling Together has helped me gain my independence. I can go when I want, and don’t have to depend on anyone to come with me. I’ve made many friends on my tours and know you will too.

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